In Mediterranean culture, the olive tree is a symbol of peace and vitality. For centuries, olive oil has been at the heart of the region’s cuisine and wellness rituals, cherished for its restorative, age-defying properties. Today, this same golden elixir is finding new expression in skincare, as we look to infuse time-honoured nourishment into modern rituals.
Enter Olivella, the Italian skincare house co-founded by Lucrezia del Papa, which brings the essence of the Mediterranean diet to beauty. Once a humble kitchen ingredient, olive oil is elevated into what the brand calls “Gourmet skincare.” Each formula is crafted in Italian laboratories using 100% virgin olive oil, chosen for its purity and its unique ability to mimic the skin’s natural lipids. This results in deeply nourished, luminous skin that feels balanced, never burdened.
Olivella’s shared value—to reveal rather than conceal—made it the perfect collaboration with fashion brand Marco Rambaldi’s Spring/Summer 2026 show at Milan Fashion Week. The models’ dewy, youthful complexions, achieved using Olivella’s Ultra Purified Virgin Olive Oil, mirrored Rambaldi’s exploration of comfort, identity, and coming-of-age in today’s world. Together, fashion and skincare told a shared story that holds steadfast to truth and transformation.
Another highlight was during Paris Fashion Week; Olivella hosted its “First Layer” private dinner at the historic Lapérouse, where olive oil was the star around which the night revolved. A star-studded guest roster including Patrick Ta, Coco Rocha, Isabeli Fontana, Deena Alawaid, and Ginevra Mavilla. Said individuals gathered over candlelight for an intimate evening that embodied the brand’s mission: to build a community that celebrates the beauty of being real, skin first.
The night unfolded as a sensorial experience, where skincare and cuisine intertwined. Lucrezia del Papa raised a bottle of organic olive oil—sealing the bond between nourishment, beauty, and Gourmet Skincare. Textures, scents, and flavours echoed the purity of Olivella’s formulations, while hero products such as the Nourishment Cream and Hydra Moisture Gel Cream offered guests a tactile exploration of the brand’s world of hydration and care. Each dish paid tribute to olive oil as well, transforming nourishment into palatable art forms. Beyond indulgence, the evening became an act of community building, uniting a circle of creatives who embody Olivella in values of honesty, tradition and pure self-expression. It was a night that truly celebrated the Mediterranean art of living well, glamorously.
